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Yuengst Family History

Yuengst Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hengst, Yingst, Aungst, Kunst, Angst, Wuest, Kienast, Yung, Dienst

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Where is the Yuengst family from?

You can see how Yuengst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yuengst family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Yuengst family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yuengst's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yuengst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yuengst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Yuengst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yuengst census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Yuengst. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Yuengst. For the veterans among your Yuengst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yuengst lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1993, in the United States, Yuengst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Yuengst in 1951 was 50, and 79 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yuengst ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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